The Ethics of Supervision & Consultation: Practical Guidance for Mental Health Professionals (3HR) Presented by Shannon McCabe, MA, LCAS, CCS, CCJP, CPS

The Ethics of Supervision & Consultation: Practical Guidance for Mental Health Professionals (3HR)

$32.00

Categories: Clinical Supervision, Ethics, General Skill Building, Online Course Tags: clinical supervision, ethics, general skill building, Stripe only

Description

This webinar is based on the book by Janet Thomas “The Ethics of Supervision & Consultation”. Participants will learn about the ethical practice of supervision and standards for supervision; examine psychotherapy-based models of supervision and the ethical challenges that can present; review boundaries and multiple relationships; and explore the nuances of group supervision and mandated supervision. We will also experience the VARK questionnaire which helps identify learning style(s) in order to adapt your supervision to meet the learning needs of your supervisee. (For example, Kinesthetic learners don’t always teach kinesthetic learners well!)

Upon completion of the Training, participants will be able to:

Explain the Role of Ethical Practice in Supervision & Consultation
Review & Determine Individual Theory-Based Supervision
Identify Main Concepts of Legal, Ethical, & Regulatory Competence
Understand & Implement Skills Learning Regarding Boundaries & Multiple Relationships Concepts Through Case Studies
Explore & Identify Strengths/Barriers to Group Supervision & Consultation
Describe the Main Concepts Involving Mandated Supervision: Challenges for the Supervisor & Supervisee

This course offers 3 Online CE hours of GSB (CSS)(ETHICS). Note: This course is not approved by the ASWB for continuing education credits.

Course Instructor: Shannon McCabe, MA, LCAS, CCS, CCJP, CPS

Recording Date: 10/10/2024

Course Format

Course Format: Recorded Live Webinar with downloadable presentation slides and/or handouts, evaluation, and a required quiz. The learner is required to pass with a 70% or higher to achieve the CE certificate of completion. The learner is able to reset the test until a satisfactory score is achieved.

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Meet Your Facilitator

Shannon McCabe, MA, LCAS, CCS, CCJP, CPS is a multi-discipline masters level professional. Shannon is a Durham native. Her undergraduate degrees are in sociology and criminal justice. Shannon also has her MA in Forensic Psychology as well as a graduate certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling. She started her career in education and worked for many years with gang-involved youth. Shannon also provides Clinical Supervision for aspiring Alcohol & Addiction Counselors and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialists.In her spare time, Shannon rehabilitates wildlife and believes strongly in the healing impact of animals in the therapeutic setting.

Syllabus

The Ethics of Supervision & Consultation: Practical Guidance for Mental Health Professionals (3 HR) Syllabus

I. Foundations of Supervision and Consultation

Definitions and differences between supervision and consultation
Roles, responsibilities, and power dynamics of supervisors and consultants
Gatekeeping function and professional responsibility

II. Ethical Foundations in Supervision and Consultation

Ethical underpinnings in supervisory relationships
Legal liability and accountability of supervisors
Ethical challenges in supervisory decision-making
Case examples highlighting ethical dilemmas

III. Theory-Based Models of Supervision

Client/Supervisee-Centered Model
- Use of warmth, empathy, respect, and genuineness
- Ethical critiques and supervisory responsibilities
Behavioral Supervision
- Skill acquisition through learning theory
- Structured feedback and behavioral modeling
Cognitive-Behavioral Supervision
- Cognitive restructuring and belief modification
- Addressing supervisee anxiety, self-statements, and competence

IV. Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Competence

Supervisors as ethical role models and gatekeepers
Regulatory obligations and legal standards
Ethics acculturation and balancing personal-professional values
Disciplinary codes vs. aspirational ethical practice

V. Managing Risk in the Digital and Telehealth Era

Legal implications of internet searches on supervisees
Ethical issues in teletherapy and online practice
Digital professionalism, social media considerations, and informed consent

VI. Boundaries, Multiple Relationships, and Power Dynamics

Boundary crossings vs. boundary violations
Assessing risk and potential harm in dual relationships
Cultural factors influencing boundary decisions
Supervisory power bases and ethical considerations

VII. Group Supervision and Consultation Models

Supervisor-led and consultant-initiated groups
Peer consultation groups and collaborative learning models
Group supervision definitions and ethical considerations

VIII. Mandated Supervision

Causes for mandated supervision: ethical violations, competency concerns
Specialized skills for supervisors in mandated contexts
Supervisory challenges: transference, supervisee distress, emotional impact

IX. Anticipatory Guidance and Preparation for Ethical Challenges

Preparing supervisees for challenging scenarios
Addressing topics such as addiction, burnout, child abuse, self-harm, and attraction
Supervisory responsibility to foster ethical preparedness

X. Supervising High-Risk Situations: Suicide and Violence

Legal and ethical issues in suicide risk management
Supporting supervisees through client suicide experiences
Identifying and managing risk factors for violent client behavior
Safety planning and supervisee skill development